Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney

Fraley & Fraley, PC • Full-time • Sacramento, California, United States • $60k - $100k / year • 1m ago

You must have:

****MINIMUM ONE YEAR BANKRUPTCY EXPERIENCE****

IF YOU HAVE NO BANKRUPTCY EXPERIENCE, PLEASE DON'T APPLY.

I am a California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization Certified Bankruptcy Law Specialist for 24 years. I have been practicing bankruptcy law for 45+ years. I turn 74 years old this fall.

I am looking for an Associate Bankruptcy Attorney to:

1. Take over some of my case load;

2. Reduce the time I am in the office so I can take some vacations and spend time with my grandkids;

3. Potentially, run my practice; and

4. Possibly take over my firm when I retire if financial arrangements can be made.

There is NO GUARANTEE that the transition to an owner will occur. It will depend on both of us finding that we have a good relationship and you demonstrating that you have the skills and desires as set forth below. However, it is in my interest to have someone take over my bankruptcy law firm sooner rather than later.

My clients are primarily Consumer and Small Business debtors, as well as corporations, LLCs, and LLPs. We do not represent creditors.

Our goal is not just to help clients get rid of or reorganize debts. Our goal is to make the process understandable and help them to realize that they are, in most cases, not to blame for getting into debt or increasing debt while attempting to improve their situation. Most people who get into debt or have businesses fail are usually the result of situations beyond their control. This is about giving them their dignity back and helping them rebuild their lives. Our goal is far beyond filling out papers.

IF YOU WILL NOT BE COMMITTED TO THIS POSITION FOR THE LONG RUN, DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT.

You must have:

· Intelligence (this should go without saying, but, unfortunately, I have seen a lot of dumb attorneys that are practicing law)

· Heart (you must care about and have sympathy and understanding of the client’s circumstances and emotional needs). You must have excellent people skills

· A willingness and desire to learn and improve your skills. That MAY require you to discard prior practices and procedures that you may have learned and replace them with better ways to help our clients. I pay for many bankruptcy seminars and programs to help you learn the latest information. That includes more than enough for your CLE credits

· A strong work ethic.

· The ability to follow directions

· A willingness to work as a team with other firm members regardless of their position.

· A desire for immediate responsibilities and direct contact with clients

· Want to have direct input in the office management and procedures.

· Want to actively participate in a rapidly expanding consumer and small business bankruptcy law practice.

If you are a “three-piece-suit, nose-in-the-air” attorney with an attitude, don’t apply as this is not the place for you. The suit is okay, but the attitude is not. These clients are our employers.

Being fluent in a second language, such as Spanish, Tagalog, Russian, Hindi, Farsi, Hmong, Vietnamese, or other commonly used languages in our area is a plus.

If you have some sales experience, that is also a plus. Sometimes you have to sell the client on why it is in their best interest to hire us, only if that is the case, of course, or why they must cooperate and give you ALL their information to be able to analyze their situation and do the best job for them.

Please provide your resume and cover letter with information as to what your bankruptcy experience and skills are. Please do not send me a generic cover letter.

We pay more for significant experience.

We provide:

Top quality medical & prescription benefits with a small copay + Vision Insurance.

One week paid vacation after 1 year and two weeks after 2 years

Six days of paid sick leave per year (1/2 day per month)

Personal time off.

Maternity leave.

NOTE: This is a 9 AM to 5 PM in-office position only. Working remotely is not an option.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

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